Kyle Anzalone

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Afghan Talks Off to a Rocky Start as Violence Spikes

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 23, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #11, Kyle and Will update ongoing peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, which continue despite a sharp spike in violence in the country. Trump's Department of Justice has designated Seattle, Portland and New York City as...

Is ‘Putin’s Puppet’ Supporting Anti-Russian Attacks in Ukraine?

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 21, 2020

On Conflicts #10 Kyle and Will break down new US demands on Russia before it will agree to extend the New START Treaty, a new US deployment in Syria, and Washington's attempt to revive UN sanctions on Iran. Qatar is set to become the US's latest "major non-NATO ally,"...

Iranian Assassination Claim Likely Aimed at Stoking Tensions

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 18, 2020

On COI#9, Kyle is solo as the show was struck with tech issues. Kyle covers an allegation published in Politico that Iran was planning to assassinate the US ambassador. The report was quickly debunked by South African intelligence. However, Trump is not opposed to...

The ‘Bountygate’ Narrative Collapses as Trump Hires Afghan War Skeptic

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 16, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #8, Will and Kyle discuss CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie's recent statement on the New York Times's "Russian bounties" story, saying he'd seen no evidence to support the assertion. Negotiating teams from the Afghan government and the...

9/11 Victims Advance Case to Find Truth About Saudi’s Role in Terror Plot

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #7, Kyle and Will break down a federal judge's order to Saudi Arabia to arrange for some two dozen current and former officials to testify about their potential knowledge, or involvement in, the 9/11 plot. Julian Assange's extradition hearing...

19 Years After 9/11 Americans Still Live in Fear

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #6, Kyle and Will outline the legacy of the September 11 attacks on their 19th anniversary, including years of war, torture, and mass surveillance carried out in their wake. The Pentagon has awarded a $13.3 billion contract to Northrop Grumman...

Trump Blasts the Pentagon for Following His Orders?

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 9, 2020

On Conflicts of Interest #5, Will and Kyle break down the DOJ's case against two 'Boogaloo Boys' charged for conspiring with Hamas. Entrapment or foiled terrorist plot? President Trump went on a tear against top Pentagon brass during a Monday press conference,...

Journalism on Trial: Liberal Warmonger Praised as Assange’s Plight Ignored

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2020

An unverified hit piece by Jeffery Goldberg in the Atlantic accused Donald Trump of trash talking US troops. Despite its flimsy sourcing, the Libertarian Party ran with the story to score political points against the president. Kyle and Will explain the problems with...

Trump Brushes US War Crimes Under the Rug with Sanctions on the ICC

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2020

The US has ramped up its war on the International Criminal Court, adding a lead ICC prosecutor and her top aide to a sanctions blacklist over their effort to probe allegations of American war crimes in Afghanistan. Moscow is again on trial on the world stage, accused...

Quad-NATO: Trump’s Shiny New Dooms Day Machine

by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 2, 2020

The US State Department has called to formalize a NATO-like alliance between itself, Japan, Australia and India, currently known as the "Quad." The Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, said he would like the new alliance to serve as a bulwark against Beijing,...

Conflicts of Interest #1 – Is Trump the Antiwar Candidate?

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 31, 2020

Hosts Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter introduce the debut episode of Conflicts of Interest, a new video show covering news and world affairs that will stream live on YouTube three days a week. Kyle and Will break down Senator Rand Paul's speech at the Republican...

Self Defense or Murder? A Breakdown of the Kenosha Shootings

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2020

Will Porter returns for the final episode of Foreign Policy Focus to discuss the shootings and civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. First, a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times while attempting an arrest, leaving him paralyzed. The shooting...

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Kenyan Soldiers Begin Patrols in Haiti in American Armored Vehicles

Hundreds of Kenyan soldiers deployed to Haiti began patrolling the streets around the National Palace. Gunfire was heard during the operation and an American armored vehicle broke down. On Wednesday, Kenyan soldiers in American MRAP vehicles patrolled the streets...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2024

Pentagon Officially Ends Gaza Pier Operations

A temporary floating pier that was intended to bring food and other aid into Gaza has been officially terminated, according to the Department of Defense. While the White House is touting the operation as a success, it cost hundreds of millions of dollars and...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024

Death Toll for Palestinian Journalists Hits 160 in Gaza

The death count for Palestinian journalists in Gaza has hit 160 as Israeli forces continue to target civilians throughout the Strip. The mass killing of reporters has shrouded the true devastation caused by the Israeli bombing campaign. The Gaza media office...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 17, 2024

Israeli Military Says It Is Facing Shortages of Tanks and Ammo

The Israel Defense Forces said that it was facing a shortage of functioning tanks and shells. The admission came in a court filing explaining why the IDF was not allowing female tank soldiers in Gaza. On Monday, the IDF informed the Israeli high court that many of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2024

Powerful Israeli Minister Calls on Netanyahu to Annex West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take steps to “thwart” the creation of a Palestinian state, including annexing the West Bank. The hardline official wants to make a move in response to an expected World...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 16, 2024

North Korea Issues Threat Responding to NATO’s Asian Shift

Pyongyang promised Washington and its allies that they would “pay an unimaginably harsh price” for its increasing military presence in the Pacific. At last week's NATO summit, the bloc agreed to step up its military activity near North Korea. Signed by NATO’s 32...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024

Lithuania Moves to Exit Cluster Ban Treaty, Citing Weapons Effectiveness

Lithuania is taking its first steps towards exiting an international pact that bans the use of cluster munitions on the battlefield. Due to their impact on civilians, cluster bombs have been widely outlawed. The Parliament in Vilnius has started the process of...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 14, 2024

NATO Strengthens Ties with Asian Partners, Angering Beijing

The North Atlantic alliance agreed to step up its military presence in the Indo-Pacific to address a perceived threat from China. The bloc is using a gathering to mark its 75th anniversary to expand its presence in China’s near-abroad, a move sure to anger the...

Kyle Anzalone | Jul 11, 2024

group photo of the nato secretary general, heads of state and government with ukraine, the indo pacific nations and the president of the united states washington summit

Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman.

News Roundup

News Roundup 8/27/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2021

Brazil YouTube suspended payments to 14 Brazilian accounts it says pushed ‘election misinformation.’ [Link] Afghanistan The Afghan Health Ministry reports 113 people were killed in the suicide bombing by ISIS-K at Kabul airport. Thirteen American soldiers are among...

News Roundup 8/26/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 26, 2021

US News Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona says public schools should legally be required to comply with CDC covid recommendations. [Link] Afghanistan The Wall Street Journal reports Erik Price is offering to fly people out of Afghanistan for $6,500 and an...

News Roundup 8/25/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 25, 2021

US news SCOTUS rules Biden cannot end Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy. [Link] China VP Kamala Harris visited Vietnam and offered the country more support to counter China and said the US would send more warships to Vietnam. [Link] Harris says China uses coercion and...

News Roundup 8/21/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2021

US News The FDA gives full approval for the Pfizer covid vaccine. [Link] Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to six months in prison for burning a BLM flag and having a ‘high-capacity magazine’ in DC. [Link] China The Quad - an informal anti-China alliance of the US,...

News Roundup 8/23/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2021

Afghanistan Polling shows Americans are supportive of Biden’s decision to leave Afghanistan. [Link] The US used three helicopters to airlift 169 Americans from a hotel outside of the Kabul Airport. [Link] UK officials report seven people were crushed to death outside...

News Roundup 8/20/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2021

US News The Biden administration will eliminate $5.8 billion in student loan debt for over 320,000 disabled people. [Link] Cuba The US sanctioned three Cuba officials using the Global Magnitsky Act. [Link] Afghanistan The State Department said it was deploying more...

News Roundup 8/19/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 19, 2021

US News Biden says nursing homes that have Medicare and Medicaid residents have to mandate their staff are vaccinated. [Link] The FDA approved a third booster shot of the 2-shot covid vaccinations for most adults. [Link] The federal government will reimburse states...

News Roundup 8/18/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 18, 2021

China The new Air Force Secretary Frank Kendell says he is obsessed with China and the Air Force needs to be freed up to confront the superpower. [Link] China says it is willing to work with the US on Afghanistan. [Link] Afghanistan The Taliban says they laid the...

News Roundup 8/17/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2021

US News Ricky Kidd is suing the Kansas City, MO government and police after he was wrongly convicted of a double murder he didn't commit and spent 23 years in prison. [Link] Afghanistan Biden delivers a speech standing by his decision to exit Afghanistan. [Link] The...

News Roundup 8/16/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2021

US News The FDA approved a third dose of the two-dose covid vaccinations. [Link] Pizer and Moderna could make up to $12.5 billion giving covid booster shots. [Link] Snopes suspends co-founder David Mikkelson after BuzzFeed discovered over 50 of his articles were...

News Roundup 8/13/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2021

Afghanistan Afghanistan’s second-largest city, Kandahar is under Taliban control. [Link] The Taliban captured the capital of the Uruzgan province. [Link] The US is carrying several airstrikes a day. Many of the strikes are targeting US equipment captured by the...

New Roundup 8/12/21

by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 12, 2021

US News California is requiring all school employees to get vaccinated or get weekly covid tests. [Link] The NY Stock Exchange will require all floor traders to get vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available. Anyone who receives an exemption will have...